This Week in Sailing - 11th April 2024

SAILING NEWS

LADIES DAY RACE

Attention owners, skippers and crews of all eligible boats to enter and compete in the annual Ladies Day Race to be sailed on Saturday 27th April 2024. An excellent day of fun and shenanigans on the Broadwater with the all important rule that sets this apart from all other races: All boats shall always be helmed by a female member of the crew at all times while racing! Early Bird entries is just $35 if paid before this Saturday 13th, otherwise it doubles to $70, with entries closing Friday April 19. (Pro tip: Secure the early bird and spend the savings on your skipper!)

Don’t miss out! ENTER NOW HERE

THE YACHT SALES CO SAIL PARADISE 2024 REGATTA LAUNCH!

Our Flagship Regatta returns in 2024 on the Kings Birthday Long Weekend, 5th-7th October! Sporting a fresh new logo and energy, we’re delighted to announce that The Yacht Sales Co has signed up as naming sponsor for the next three years!

CEO of The Yacht Sales Co Mark Elkington said, “We are thrilled to be the new naming rights sponsor of Sail Paradise and look forward to partnering in a larger capacity with Southport Yacht Club over the coming three-year period. Our company has a long history on the Gold Coast and as we continue to grow, we wholeheartedly embrace supporting local key industry events like this popular regatta.”

Commodore Drew Jones said he was also delighted to accept the ongoing support from Experience Gold Coast (EGC).

For Official Regatta information check out the new look website at sailparadise.com.au

GCCM GOLD COAST MACKAY YACHT RACE FLEET CONTINUES TO GROW!

SYC’s Flagship Ocean Race, the inaugural GCCM Gold Coast Mackay Yacht Race, continues to attract a stellar line up of competitive boats in early entries, now 19! Over the past week we’ve welcomed Cyan Moon from Victoria, Sun Fish (Previously Cinnamon Girl) and just today J-Bird Ocean Crusaders from Airlie Beach into the fleet. Check out the growing list of entries on our dedicated race website at goldcoastmackay.com

NSW OPTIMIST CHAMPIONSHIPS 2024

A huge shout-out to our Junior Optimist sailors who competed last weekend at Toronto Amateur Sailing Club, a great effort with over 115 Optimists racing.

Results Link – https://www.austeamsailing.com/events/nswstates24.htm?fbclid=IwAR0B58MQQGgr9GU-_dKYV7jyA4UC7-1nVHi54fAZOCkLiuFcRRVf8hA02g8_aem_ARKj856hEk_AXeM1dYhz6iIsvTfLQgMkztKl0dTVoOkd6vSMe4Wbho4_CHDj1ZETkgutDqa2r2NzRTW6hFKh40m1

**photos courtesy Toronto Amateur Sailing Club**

QLD ILCA (LASER) TITLES 2024

Congratulations to our SYC Laser sailors at the Qld ILCA (Laser) Titles, which was held on the 6^th & 7^th April at Lake Cootharaba Sailing Club:

Matthew Sinnamon
Stirling Kelly
Teegan Mitchell
Corbin Simpson
Joseph Kelly
Stuart Waters

Click here for full Regatta results.

SCHOOL HOLIDAY SAILING

The first week of School Holiday Sailing has swung into full effect with kids of all ages jumping onto the Hobies for a fun day of sailing. A few days of morning rain but it always ends in a beautiful sunny afternoon. We love seeing all the happy excited sailors. We can’t wait to see our sailors for week 2.

ADULTS LEARN TO SAIL

The first session of the April Adults Learn to Sail course has also kicked off. Over 16 adults were jumping onto our Quest to begin their exciting journey into sailing.

CLUB RACING RESULTS

OFFSHORE DIVISION

Summer Series (RTC) – Current Results Link Here
Summer Series (Passage) – Current Results Link Here

INSHORE DIVISION

JaM Series – Current Results Link Here
Twilight Series (RTC) – Current Results Link Here
Summer Series (Passage) – Current Results Link Here
Summer Series (RTC) – Current Results Link Here

THURSDAY TWILIGHT DIVISION

Spring Twilight Series – Current Results Link Here
Spring Twilight Offshore Series – Current Results Link Here
Spring Twilight Offshore Series (inside Pursuit) – Current Results Link Here